Last week, BMW lifted the curtain on the all-new X5. Shortly after, we were treated to the X5 M derivative in a few renderings, and now, we get to see what the upcoming X6 might look like.
As imagined here by Aksyonov Nikita, the fascia remains identical to that of the fourth-gen BMW X5. However, click on the second image and you’ll instantly notice the signature sloping roofline, behind the B pillars, in addition to the familiar looking tailgate rear lighting units.
Given that the current BMW X6 is four years old, its successor is likely one or two years away. It will be built on the same CLAR architecture of the latest X5. This will allow it to be slightly larger than outgoing model, and thanks to clever engineering, it will also shave a few kilograms from its total weight.
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Most (if not all) of the engine lineup will also be shared with the 2019 BMW X5, including the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine that will power the upcoming M model. It will deliver around 600PS (592hp / 442kW) to the xDrive all-wheel drive system, allowing the next X6 M to be a few tenths of a second faster.
BMW kept the third-gen BMW X5 F15 in production for five years, between 2013 and 2018. And if they decide to do the same with the X6, then we expect the third-gen SAV to show its new design by next year. When it enters the market, it won’t only have to compete against the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe and Range Rover Sport, but the all-new Audi Q8, too.
